Short Vowel Rocket Game

Short Vowel Rocket Game

Blast Off to Reading!

5 ratings
5 reviews
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 10, 2016
  • December 9, 2019

Features

Short Vowel Rocket Game screenshot #1 for iPhone
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About

This game helps children aged 7+ who struggle with reading, including those with dyslexia, practice identifying short vowel sounds. Players identify vowels in words to blast asteroids and defend their ship from aliens.

โœ“Short vowel sound identification
โœ“Interactive asteroid blasting
โœ“Alien spaceship defense
โœ“Targeted for ages 7+
โœ“Supports children with dyslexia
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What's New in Short Vowel Rocket Game

3.7

December 9, 2019

Changed start screen. Changed game features.

User reviews

Great for competitive kids

My 7 year old LOVED this. I highly recommend the parent/teacher playing first to figure out how it works (yes it looks self explanatory but itโ€™s imperative you prepare your child in advance for what the game will entail, especially if you have a child that gets discouraged easily. Tell them that if they get shot by a UFO, or use too many bullets, they will lose that round. Also, I recommend being near by your child while they play, so you can pronounce the word again or assist with the correct vowel sound (which is bound to happen with a young dyslexic.)
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Donโ€™t buy does not work

I bought the bundle for my son multiple things in the game donโ€™t work. Same with other apps from this developers Donโ€™t buy!

Disappointed

I had hoped that these apps would be a quality addition to my OG instruction. I wish there was an option for playing that did not involve shooting or blowing something up.

Response from developer

Hi OG Teacher! We understand your desire for something that does not involve shooting, however, we find that these type of games are more exciting for older students (age 8+) and they often look forward to playing these games after the lesson (from our Blast Off to Reading! reading program). This "buy in" is often what is needed for many students. With that said, please check out our "I Can Fly" games which is geared for younger students (there's no shooting or blowing up anything). You can play free for 10 minutes to check out the games and activities, then you'll be asked to enter a code from the book that goes with the game app. If interested, you can find it this at this link: https://www.blastofftoreading.com/HTML5%20games/I%20Can%20Read%20Game/index.html.

No sound

I am wondering if this app works on IPads. My mute is off, volume is all the way up and there is no sound. Please let me know if I am missing something. Thanks

Response from developer

Hi AMFC18! I am very sorry that you have had problems with the sound. Unfortunately, developers aren't notified when a review is made, so this was not seen until very recently. For every customer who has contacted us regarding no sound has had either their mute set to on, or the ringer turned off. Often they don't even know this. If you use headphones and can get the sound, then you have one of the settings set so no sound happens. If you tried using headphones and still get no sound (with the headphones), please call or text us at 631-780-4206.

Not great

The quality isn't good and the pronunciation is horrendous.

Response from developer

We've tested our apps on different iPads and iPhones and notice that the sound quality is dependent on the speakers. For example, the iPad Pro has the best quality sound, whereas older iPhones are lacking. Please try using headphones instead of using your devices speakers. In addition, the voice was recently updated and improved.

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FAQ

What is the Short Vowel Rocket Game?

The Short Vowel Rocket Game is a phonics-based game designed to help children aged 7 and older, particularly those with dyslexia, practice identifying short vowel sounds in words.

What age is the Short Vowel Rocket Game for?

This game is specifically targeted for children aged 7 and older, addressing a need for phonics practice beyond typical early childhood games.

Does the Short Vowel Rocket Game have ads?

No, the Short Vowel Rocket Game does not contain advertisements.

How does the Short Vowel Rocket Game work?

Players identify the short vowel in a called-out word and blast asteroids with the corresponding sound. They must also defend their ship from an alien spaceship.

Can children with dyslexia benefit from the Short Vowel Rocket Game?

Yes, the game is designed for children who struggle with reading or may have dyslexia, providing targeted practice with short vowel sounds.

What is the price of the Short Vowel Rocket Game?

The Short Vowel Rocket Game is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99.

How often is the Short Vowel Rocket Game updated?

The latest version, 3.7, was released on December 9, 2019. The app was originally released on March 10, 2016.

What devices is the Short Vowel Rocket Game compatible with?

The Short Vowel Rocket Game is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.